My hack is getting really angry, taking the polish off and redoing it, then smudging my other nails trying to clean that nail and having to completely redo everything, deciding I hate that colour now and doing something completely different, and that's why it takes me 2 hours to do my nails.
You should buy those dip and clean nail polish removers. Like the one with the sponge inside. You can easily clean one nail with it just by dipping it!
mary vredeveld lmao! i actually got the wrong impression when I read your comment the first time. .. I guess it's because I paused after the word "bottom" & didn't realize the word "lip" was there! roflmfao!!!
Ok, I had to stop at tip #1 because I officially feel validated with my choices in life. This is the ONLY way I know to fix my smudges and I have felt so weird doing this, but now I am so pleased to know that it is the "Kelli approved" way to do it! Thank you for helping me to feel like a more "sane" person. Alright...on to the rest of the video. (because I have some smudges that dried before I realized I made them and I need to figure out if there is anything I can do.)
I do the “lick test” all the time when I use traditional polish to make sure it’s perfectly dry before sealing it with a LED/UV TOP COAT,to make it last longer. If it tastes bitter it still needs more drying time. I do this only if I’m in a rush,otherwise I leave it till the next day before I top it with the LED/UV gel topcoat.I have so many trad polishes, so this way I get longer wear time with all my choices of colours and plus,LED/UV gels are far too expensive to have a wide gamma of colours! Great money saving tip 👍🏼
@@sharond4931 yes, you just need to give it enough time to fully dry or moisture can be trapped ok your nails. I think I read that you need at least 24 hrs for the regular polish to fully dry.
I just want to say that your videos are by far the best nail videos on RUclips, in my opinion. Your vocal pace is perfect, your swatches are maddeningly perfect, and you are clear and succinct in your information delivery. I enjoy your videos just for fun sometimes. Thanks for making nail polish interesting.
I really needed this video. My husband always gets to hear me brag about how I did the perfect mani, then twenty minutes later with a sad face say, "Damn it! I dented it!"
sharon MD if my hand or the weather is hot, I have bubbles. So I put my hands in cold water before polishing the nails and sometimes even after. Or you can put your hand on one of those gel bags you leave in the freezer while doing the nails. It helps too 😉
drisalvia thank you! I get crazy bubbles and I think it might be because I mixed two different base coats together as they ran out... but I will try the cold water thing and see if it helps!
I heard from a nail technician that bubbles occur because your nails are dirty so the polish clings onto the little particles! that's why they always clean your hands at salons, so dipping them in water should help!
You literally have blown my mind! I was doing nail art the other day and smudged a bit, right as I was finishing. I got really frustrated and then remembered this video. I licked my finger and fixed it!!! Thank you so much, I can't believe it works but it does!! Xx
...I am sooo glad I'm not the only one who licks my nails to fix them 😂😂😂 I also don't drink a lot of caffeine. I never drank sodas as a kid and I never built up a tolerance, so even a little bit keeps me awake. That being said, I was born and raised in the south and I do love my sweet iced tea! But I try to only have it once or twice a week so that I can still sleep.
Depends on where I get it, but some of it is even too sweet for me. Some places I have to mix a little unsweet into it. I like it sweet, but I don't wanna drink tea-flavored sugar syrup.
WEIRDEST. THING. EVER. I just painted my nails about an hour or so ago and I bumped one of them on something. It was a small little chop in my pointer finger. My automatic response is to put my tongue on it, with some pressure, because your tongue is wet enough to glide and not smudge, and the pressure and warmth helps melt and smooth the polish back into place. I've been doing this my whole life. And I literally sat there thinking, "Am I a friggin' weirdo for doing this? Is there anyone else is the world that knows this works? Is there any ways people have talked about fixing this problem? Should I post this as some kind of helpful hint on RUclips somewhere in case I _am_ the only weirdo that does this?" I can't believe how coincidental this is.
+IRISHTRISH I'll tell you what really happened - I read your mind! Muhahaha! Just kidding, I'm so funny. But seriously, I wish I had explained it as eloquently as you instead of being like "your tongue is like a finger!" It's such a neat trick!
Oh my gosh! I just watched this video for the first time the other day. Doing a mani today and slightly smudged my index nail. Remembered what u said so I licked it. It worked! Very odd technique but it works great! Thank u! Love watching any and all ur videos! Ur doing a fabulous job! Keep posting/blogging.❤
Thank you for this!! you're a nail saver lol I love your jacket it's so cute! I bought sponges and I'm about to try my first gradient I may revisit an older video! thanks again for being so helpful!!
ur a lifesaver! it’s 2 in the morning here and I painted my nails & I accidentally smudged it. I didn’t want to redo it since I was putting the nail polish in the container. I did the lick thing & the nail polish is now all smooth! thank you
I drank caffeinated soda yesterday because a friend had already bought it for me without telling me, so I wanted to be nice and I drank half of it but I just could not go to sleep!! My mind was awake till 3 AM and I had finals the next day!! I'm so glad to know you don't have caffeine too. No more caffeine for me 🙅🏻
I found your channel when I broke my nail and was procrastinating before I tried the team bag hack to fix it. But this video is the one that got me to subscribe. 😁 You're positive but not, well, daylight about things. And maybe a little tentative about some things, in an endearing way. I've always been the quirky one of the bunch, so I tend to like that vibe from people. I love it when someone can be into nails and self expression through other "girly' things like hair and makeup but not be a traditional girly girl about it. I'm happy I found your channel! Keep rocking.
+AmaraJordan haha I'm so happy you found me! And that you like my content :P my friends always laugh about how my hobby happens to be nail polish and makeup, since I'm really not a "girly girl" at all - you hit the nail on the head!
Can you try the hack of using micro fiber (car washer) towel to remove nail polish. It's to have a harder surface to push and scrub easer to get glitter off. Btw a bonus is no hair get stuck
Found this really useful . I have a habit of taking off the vanish and starting again if I smudge a nail . Will try these next time .💅🏻 I couldn't live without caffeine. If I don't have a coffee I get a headache ! So well done you for giving it up !
+Michelle Till oh man I'm way too lazy to start over a nail, haha! And I remember when I stopped drinking coffee I had headaches all the time! Glad that's over with lol
Hi Kelli I just smudged 2 nails the other night. I bought 6 new polishes and trying my first one I smudged both pointer fingers. Again I love the polish 101 videos so pls keep them coming. 😀💅💅👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Great tips, Kelli Marissa! I put a little dab of water or Vitamin E oil on my index finger, tap or gently press to smooth out the nail. I've tried the top coat and glitter ones too. They realy work. Gotta try that nail art trick. I never thought of that one. 😊
+Kelli Marissa Good to here from you. Hope all is well? Yes. It is one I keep in my nail arsenal. I cook a lot so my hands are in water constantly. It is also very good for moisturizing dry nails and cuticles, as well. It's also improved the health of my nails. Much love. Stay blessed my friend. 😊
I have never shared with anyone using the tongue technique. My mom taught me that one many years ago. Glad to know other people do it. And, yeah to the 101 series
Being a clutz in general with the impatience of waiting for my nails to dry...I really needed this video! So thank you! Also, now that the red isn't vibrant in your hair, I really think cool toned colors would look amazing on you!
Love you and your videos. I never drink caffeine either or soda but I have to totally agree with the ginger ale, it's always been a favorite since I was a child.
Thanks for the great tips! I usually do the glitter top coat. I'm excited to try the licking thing, but at the same time, I really don't want to ding my nail just to try it. But I am that girl who paints her nails and then needs to open something or use my hands so I'm sure it'll come in useful sooner than I'd like.
I have to admit I think that it is really bad ass that you went on RUclips and admitted that the licking your finger nail to fix a nail polish smudge actually does work!
I’ve been getting my acrylic nails done consistently since 2013 and now because of this virus and quarantine situation I had to let my acrylics go and go back to basics which really was a bummer but your videos are sooo helpful and inspiring me to rock shorter natural nails that still look cute! Sooo thank you for all the content and helpful tips...I appreciate it💅🏽💕
I could have done with using these techniques last night!! Thank you for putting these tips up I definitely need these!! Due to my condition my hands shake which makes application messy but I can always clean up its the twitching that annoys me most! I 'll have cleaned up my nail and it's looking real nice..... then my hand or fingers twitch and I hit the corner or edge of the table or I knock it into a cup etc the twitching pees me off!! So thank you Kelli I am positive these tips will help! and as always tfs hun xxx
your hoodie is so cute! I don't drink caffeine either! and I don't drink soda either cuz I just don't like the taste. and so proud of you for being sober!
+KenzieHurlock hehe thanks! I got it on clearance at Kohls :P and yeah I think most soda is too sweet! But nice to have as a special treat every few months, I consider it like dessert haha!
Top coat "fixes" so many mistakes. It's my first line of defense if the smudge isn't too bad. Another trick is to use a bit of acetone on a brush and a (very) light touch to "smooth" out the smudge, and then top coat will cover up the rest. This works best with solid color creams or jellies. Not so well with some other types of polishes, although some shimmers and holos can turn out well enough if you do it right. Fuggadabout it with chromatics and brushstrokey polishes. My other trick is a cousin of your nail arit track. I keep sheets of decals on hand for when I smudge but don't have time for fussing over a mistake. Slap one over the mistake, lacquer with a quick-dry top coat. Done.
Great video thanks for these tips Kelli I'm gonna try them. Usually I fix smudged nails by dabbing a bit of nail polish remover on the nail and it works good too 😊😊😊
As a dude just getting into manicures, there is sooooo much I don't know. Sitting here with three smudged nails after leaving the salon. The artist said it would only take 7 minutes to dry! Ha!! Well, lesson learned, but I'm still loving the color. Thanks for the tips!
Haha don't worry, I'm sure we've all been there! It's frustrating because it seems most salons don't use a quick dry top coat - so it takes forever to fully dry!!
I never thought of licking my nail! I usually use whatever my cleanest/least oily finger and softly buff it. I love the flower idea!! I'm super sensitive to caffeine! People don't realize it can make your sugar drop causing you to crave sweets and all that jazz too!
Kelli, great video! I ,too, am caffeine-free..but honestly the caffeine didn't start affecting me till I hit my 40's- how weird is that? I used to be able to drink sweet tea before bed, or even coffee...and had nooo problems sleeping. Not anymore. No biggie. oh! and I love that inner eye corner pop of blue!!
+Diana Leon ahh thanks Diana! It's crazy how much it affects me now. I had a half-caff coffee yesterday because the shop ran out of decaf and I literally could not sleep last night!
+MomNMe Beauty LOL. That's a fair statement. I feel like Van Gogh when I lick my own nail, I suffer for my art 😂😂 I'm glad you enjoyed the other tips though!
The licking one is something that I do ALL THE FREAKING TIME! I thought I was such a weirdo for it since it's my go to way to fix it, but I'm glad to know I'm not the only one. xD
I am loving this nail polish 101 series...the smudge fix with the tongue is the one I use almost every time I do my nails...I am pretty clumsy...my fun fact I have to drink espresso every morning...I make it at home. Couldn't think about not having it...but I don't have all the awesome energy you do...bye❤️👋
+Alexandra Vicuna-Perry oh gosh if I had a coffee maker growing up I don't think I would have been able to stop at all! Especially for delicious drinks, I would never sleep!
Your makeup looks amazing on you today!!! It always looks good but that blue in your inner corner brings your eyes closer to the center and makes a fabulous focal point. You're so pretty! Anyways, thanks for these ideas! They're very helpful for nails on the go :)
U are so gorgeous & funny lol 😊❤ I have severe Ocd (seriously I've been diagnosed) & my nails are something I obsess about. I just purchased a polish thinner bc most of my polishes have thickened. Thanks for the tips 😁
Oh thank you Cindy! I can relate to that struggle. It's hard when you start to obsess/do compulsive actions over something that is meant to be a de-stressing hobby. I'm happy to offer any small relief with my content!
Hi Kelly, your videos are spot on. Loved this video. Seriously, I always mess up after doing my nails. Good tips on how to fix them. Happy Weekend. Look forward to your videos. Cheers
+♥ LadyRayden ♥ they're both from OPI, the pink is from the new California Dreaming collection and the glitter is from the Hello Kitty collection! :) I hope that helps haha I don't remember the names!
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My hack is getting really angry, taking the polish off and redoing it, then smudging my other nails trying to clean that nail and having to completely redo everything, deciding I hate that colour now and doing something completely different, and that's why it takes me 2 hours to do my nails.
NiaJustNia same!!
You should buy those dip and clean nail polish removers. Like the one with the sponge inside. You can easily clean one nail with it just by dipping it!
@@VolumePerfection that's a really good idea!
NiaJustNia
Can’t stop laughing. 🤣🤣
’Cause I completely identify. And you are super funny, gosh...
Sooo relatable.
I hate when I work so long on a nail and then it gets ruined
+LPS Life Squad same!! I never want to start over haha
LPS Life Squad it happened to me today 😭😭😭
girl me too
"Your tongue is like a finger, but it's wet..." I am now dying of laughter.
+sinisterbutterfli probably my smartest quote! Someone better put that on my tombstone!
I'm extremely sorry but ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
Kelli Marissa
That is kind of ingenius actually!
sinisterbutterfli she said that right when I read that
YES! Nail lickers unite! I thought I was the only weirdo that did that....
+Emily Crum LOL no I'm a weirdo who does it too!
since i do not like the taste of nail polish i just lick my bottom lip and smooth my nail against it
Emily Crum I was literally going to comment this! Weirdos unite!
mary vredeveld lmao! i actually got the wrong impression when I read your comment the first time. .. I guess it's because I paused after the word "bottom" & didn't realize the word "lip" was there! roflmfao!!!
Yayyy I'm not the only one licking smudges!
Ok, I had to stop at tip #1 because I officially feel validated with my choices in life. This is the ONLY way I know to fix my smudges and I have felt so weird doing this, but now I am so pleased to know that it is the "Kelli approved" way to do it! Thank you for helping me to feel like a more "sane" person. Alright...on to the rest of the video. (because I have some smudges that dried before I realized I made them and I need to figure out if there is anything I can do.)
"Your tongue is kind of like a finger but it's just wet" - Keli Marissa 2017
😂
+MelaninPoppin probably the smartest thing I've said 😂😂😂😂
I do the licking one all the time haha. I'm so happy that works.
I do it too!! It works so well!!
spidermiss2426 That has saved me so many times lol!
Hahaha it's my favorite trick!!
Kelli Marissa Same :D
Me too! Totally works. I use my ring finger however because it applies the least amount of pressure.
when Kelli pretended lick her nail😂💀
LOL
Sometimes I put too many coats so even if it's been drying for a few minutes it still smudges
+Saleena Saini you should let your nails dry between layers :)
Ty bc I had the same problem and this works!❤
I do the “lick test” all the time when I use traditional polish to make sure it’s perfectly dry before sealing it with a LED/UV TOP COAT,to make it last longer. If it tastes bitter it still needs more drying time. I do this only if I’m in a rush,otherwise I leave it till the next day before I top it with the LED/UV gel topcoat.I have so many trad polishes, so this way I get longer wear time with all my choices of colours and plus,LED/UV gels are far too expensive to have a wide gamma of colours! Great money saving tip 👍🏼
@@sharond4931 yes, you just need to give it enough time to fully dry or moisture can be trapped ok your nails. I think I read that you need at least 24 hrs for the regular polish to fully dry.
I just want to say that your videos are by far the best nail videos on RUclips, in my opinion. Your vocal pace is perfect, your swatches are maddeningly perfect, and you are clear and succinct in your information delivery. I enjoy your videos just for fun sometimes. Thanks for making nail polish interesting.
Who else really needed this video
Love you girl!!😁❤ Thanks!!
Love ya too Kayla! Glad you enjoyed :)
You just saved me alot of head aches from cleaning and redoing
I honestly needed I always smug my polish
I really needed this video. My husband always gets to hear me brag about how I did the perfect mani, then twenty minutes later with a sad face say, "Damn it! I dented it!"
+Dawn Blair hahah! I'm the same way. In fact, I still complain even though I know how to fix it LOL
this was really helpful! could you do a video on how to avoid air bubbles?
+sharon MD I love that idea!
sharon MD if my hand or the weather is hot, I have bubbles. So I put my hands in cold water before polishing the nails and sometimes even after. Or you can put your hand on one of those gel bags you leave in the freezer while doing the nails. It helps too 😉
drisalvia thank you! I get crazy bubbles and I think it might be because I mixed two different base coats together as they ran out... but I will try the cold water thing and see if it helps!
I heard from a nail technician that bubbles occur because your nails are dirty so the polish clings onto the little particles! that's why they always clean your hands at salons, so dipping them in water should help!
Bubbles appear because air gets trapped, when polishing your nails...
You literally have blown my mind! I was doing nail art the other day and smudged a bit, right as I was finishing. I got really frustrated and then remembered this video. I licked my finger and fixed it!!! Thank you so much, I can't believe it works but it does!! Xx
...I am sooo glad I'm not the only one who licks my nails to fix them 😂😂😂
I also don't drink a lot of caffeine. I never drank sodas as a kid and I never built up a tolerance, so even a little bit keeps me awake. That being said, I was born and raised in the south and I do love my sweet iced tea! But I try to only have it once or twice a week so that I can still sleep.
+Jessica Godwin haha that's the one thing I can't get the hang of! I offend people down here if I ask for unsweet tea LOL it's just too sweet for me!
Depends on where I get it, but some of it is even too sweet for me. Some places I have to mix a little unsweet into it. I like it sweet, but I don't wanna drink tea-flavored sugar syrup.
is it just me or is she one of the prettiest girls ever
Oh my gosh you are too sweet 😭 thank you so much
Kelli Marissa of course! I enjoy your videos and it's taught me so much
+AlyssaGray Cushman that means the world to me 💜💜💜😅
AlyssaGray Cushman that's why she has a boyfriend
Fabiola torres Random lol but okay. I wasn't hitting on her😂
WEIRDEST. THING. EVER.
I just painted my nails about an hour or so ago and I bumped one of them on something. It was a small little chop in my pointer finger. My automatic response is to put my tongue on it, with some pressure, because your tongue is wet enough to glide and not smudge, and the pressure and warmth helps melt and smooth the polish back into place. I've been doing this my whole life. And I literally sat there thinking, "Am I a friggin' weirdo for doing this? Is there anyone else is the world that knows this works? Is there any ways people have talked about fixing this problem? Should I post this as some kind of helpful hint on RUclips somewhere in case I _am_ the only weirdo that does this?"
I can't believe how coincidental this is.
+IRISHTRISH I'll tell you what really happened - I read your mind! Muhahaha! Just kidding, I'm so funny. But seriously, I wish I had explained it as eloquently as you instead of being like "your tongue is like a finger!" It's such a neat trick!
Haha! Well at least I know now that there's at least one other weirdo out in the world who does this. And who knows, maybe we're mind-linked O_O
Me tooooo.
IRISHTRISH I never knew anyone else did this too!
Then spit! And gargle! UCk just tried this, worked great but now I’m suffering
Oh my gosh! I just watched this video for the first time the other day. Doing a mani today and slightly smudged my index nail. Remembered what u said so I licked it. It worked! Very odd technique but it works great! Thank u! Love watching any and all ur videos! Ur doing a fabulous job! Keep posting/blogging.❤
Haha. I loved the fun fact story at the end. I LOVE coffee and find that if I stop drinking before noon, it doesn’t affect my sleep.
Thank you for this!! you're a nail saver lol I love your jacket it's so cute! I bought sponges and I'm about to try my first gradient I may revisit an older video! thanks again for being so helpful!!
+jacki wertz ahh thanks so much! I know you're gonna do a great gradient, let me know how it goes :) :)
Well, technically...the detail nail is random...you never know which nail is gonna get dinged. ;-)
Thanks for these tips, lady!!
+Amanda Verbeke hahaha! Good point! Glad you enjoyed, Amanda!
OMG! I thought I was the only crazy person who licks her finger then smoothes out the messed up polish! I'm glad I'm not alone! Lol!
+C Marie lol! You're among other crazies here! :P
ur a lifesaver! it’s 2 in the morning here and I painted my nails & I accidentally smudged it. I didn’t want to redo it since I was putting the nail polish in the container. I did the lick thing & the nail polish is now all smooth! thank you
Finger guns are like your fingers, but a gun.
pew pew
+Rubycurse 👉🏻👉🏻👉🏻👉🏻
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I'm enjoying this series! I already thumbs-upped! I love your tips!
+Carolina Noriega I'm so happy you like them so far Carolina :)
huh I wasn't expecting the lick thing to work but it totally did!
Haha it's quite a trick!
I drank caffeinated soda yesterday because a friend had already bought it for me without telling me, so I wanted to be nice and I drank half of it but I just could not go to sleep!! My mind was awake till 3 AM and I had finals the next day!! I'm so glad to know you don't have caffeine too. No more caffeine for me 🙅🏻
Oh crap. I'm early. I need to say a joke.
My life
LOL
Why did this get so many likes? It's not even original 😂
Lol🤣🤣
I feel like you have a really cool personality. I like you a lot.
Oh gosh thanks so much Isabella! Haha this made my night.
As a straight guy, I have been painting my nails and love this video, thanks
I found your channel when I broke my nail and was procrastinating before I tried the team bag hack to fix it. But this video is the one that got me to subscribe. 😁 You're positive but not, well, daylight about things. And maybe a little tentative about some things, in an endearing way. I've always been the quirky one of the bunch, so I tend to like that vibe from people. I love it when someone can be into nails and self expression through other "girly' things like hair and makeup but not be a traditional girly girl about it. I'm happy I found your channel! Keep rocking.
+AmaraJordan haha I'm so happy you found me! And that you like my content :P my friends always laugh about how my hobby happens to be nail polish and makeup, since I'm really not a "girly girl" at all - you hit the nail on the head!
OMG can you please do a tutorial on your make up!!! awesome video by the way!
+Leslie_Stephanie haha okay! :) thank you so much!
Kelli Marissa you're very welcome!!
Can you try the hack of using micro fiber (car washer) towel to remove nail polish. It's to have a harder surface to push and scrub easer to get glitter off. Btw a bonus is no hair get stuck
+Simply Brilliant stuff LOL thanks!! 💜💗
Found this really useful . I have a habit of taking off the vanish and starting again if I smudge a nail .
Will try these next time .💅🏻
I couldn't live without caffeine. If I don't have a coffee I get a headache ! So well done you for giving it up !
+Michelle Till oh man I'm way too lazy to start over a nail, haha! And I remember when I stopped drinking coffee I had headaches all the time! Glad that's over with lol
Hi Kelli I just smudged 2 nails the other night. I bought 6 new polishes and trying my first one I smudged both pointer fingers. Again I love the polish 101 videos so pls keep them coming. 😀💅💅👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Oh gosh haha hope you were able to fix it!
Thanks for the tips! So gonna try some the next time I go to sleep with "dry" nails and wake up with sheet marks
+Daniela Sarmiento ooh that shouldn't be happening Daniela! You should also check out my vid on how to make your nails dry faster :)
this is amazing timing, I'm about to do my nails!
+Brittany - Bookish Beauty hopefully you don't smudge them, haha!
Love your posts. They are always so informative. Best nail channel on RUclips by far 💅.
+Elizabeth Smith haha Elizabeth you're too kind! 💜💜💜💜
I always have a smudged nail polish whenever I do my mani. 😂 Thanks for these smart tips!
+Salva Altea haha SAME, so frustrating! Glad I could help :)
early squadddd where u attttt
YESSSS you rock!!
I really tried, I give up bro 😂🤚🏽
I add the metallic, love your videos!
Oh thank you so much!!
Thank you for the tips!!!
You always look beautiful!!!
Have a nice weekend
+Sandra Padovan oh gosh thank you Sandra!!
I lick my nail to fix smudges too!
LOL I'm glad I'm not the only one!
OMFG!!! i've always licked my nail and my friends always called me crazy...kkkkkkk
+Mari Donato hahahah they just don't get it!!
Mari Donato i do that all the time and my parents think I’m crazy
Great tips, Kelli Marissa! I put a little dab of water or Vitamin E oil on my index finger, tap or gently press to smooth out the nail. I've tried the top coat and glitter ones too. They realy work. Gotta try that nail art trick. I never thought of that one. 😊
+Crystal Frager ooh I love that oil idea! Probably smooths it out so nicely :)
+Kelli Marissa
Good to here from you. Hope all is well?
Yes. It is one I keep in my nail arsenal. I cook a lot so my hands are in water constantly. It is also very good for moisturizing dry nails and cuticles, as well. It's also improved the health of my nails.
Much love. Stay blessed my friend. 😊
I have never shared with anyone using the tongue technique. My mom taught me that one many years ago. Glad to know other people do it. And, yeah to the 101 series
+Carol Klans-Cerda haha looks like the secrets out! Glad you enjoy the series so far, Carol :)
Why didn't I watch this sooner...
:P
Early :p
:)
Being a clutz in general with the impatience of waiting for my nails to dry...I really needed this video! So thank you!
Also, now that the red isn't vibrant in your hair, I really think cool toned colors would look amazing on you!
+BlackThornRose127 ahh thank you so much! Yeah I'm starting to prefer the cool tones lately!
This video is so helpful!!!! Especially since I smudge my nails all the time....I can't wait to see more nail polish 101 videos!!!!
+jessica rooney thanks Jessica! I'm glad you're enjoying them so far :)
Love you and your videos. I never drink caffeine either or soda but I have to totally agree with the ginger ale, it's always been a favorite since I was a child.
+Kimberly K it's so delicious! My favorite soft drink.
Thanks for the great tips! I usually do the glitter top coat. I'm excited to try the licking thing, but at the same time, I really don't want to ding my nail just to try it. But I am that girl who paints her nails and then needs to open something or use my hands so I'm sure it'll come in useful sooner than I'd like.
+Donna Marriott haha same I'm always so impatient!
OMG licking the nail works! Thank you! I'm a goth guy, well just getting into goth and I painted my nails for first time just now. THANK YOU!
Ooh yes it'll be so fun to experiment with the perfect goth colors for your nails! And maybe eventually venture into some skull nail art!!
You’re so pretty! The purple ombré really suits you
Oh wow thank you so much!
I have to admit I think that it is really bad ass that you went on RUclips and admitted that the licking your finger nail to fix a nail polish smudge actually does work!
loving the blue on your inner corner 💙
+Danielle Matto ooh thanks so much Danielle! 👀
I’ve been getting my acrylic nails done consistently since 2013 and now because of this virus and quarantine situation I had to let my acrylics go and go back to basics which really was a bummer but your videos are sooo helpful and inspiring me to rock shorter natural nails that still look cute! Sooo thank you for all the content and helpful tips...I appreciate it💅🏽💕
Oh yay I'm so happy you're finding them helpful :)
I could have done with using these techniques last night!! Thank you for putting these tips up I definitely need these!! Due to my condition my hands shake which makes application messy but I can always clean up its the twitching that annoys me most! I 'll have cleaned up my nail and it's looking real nice..... then my hand or fingers twitch and I hit the corner or edge of the table or I knock it into a cup etc the twitching pees me off!! So thank you Kelli I am positive these tips will help! and as always tfs hun xxx
+Annette Gilbert haha well I'm sorry I wasn't able to help in time Annette, but I ole you can use these tricks in the future :P xoxoxo!!
your hoodie is so cute! I don't drink caffeine either! and I don't drink soda either cuz I just don't like the taste. and so proud of you for being sober!
+KenzieHurlock hehe thanks! I got it on clearance at Kohls :P and yeah I think most soda is too sweet! But nice to have as a special treat every few months, I consider it like dessert haha!
Kelli Marissa it's funny cuz when I go out to eat and rarely get soda I only drink a little. I love strawberry lemonade tho
Top coat "fixes" so many mistakes. It's my first line of defense if the smudge isn't too bad.
Another trick is to use a bit of acetone on a brush and a (very) light touch to "smooth" out the smudge, and then top coat will cover up the rest. This works best with solid color creams or jellies. Not so well with some other types of polishes, although some shimmers and holos can turn out well enough if you do it right. Fuggadabout it with chromatics and brushstrokey polishes.
My other trick is a cousin of your nail arit track. I keep sheets of decals on hand for when I smudge but don't have time for fussing over a mistake. Slap one over the mistake, lacquer with a quick-dry top coat. Done.
Great video thanks for these tips Kelli I'm gonna try them. Usually I fix smudged nails by dabbing a bit of nail polish remover on the nail and it works good too 😊😊😊
+Kenita614 I love that idea, I'm gonna try it!
As a dude just getting into manicures, there is sooooo much I don't know. Sitting here with three smudged nails after leaving the salon. The artist said it would only take 7 minutes to dry! Ha!! Well, lesson learned, but I'm still loving the color. Thanks for the tips!
Haha don't worry, I'm sure we've all been there! It's frustrating because it seems most salons don't use a quick dry top coat - so it takes forever to fully dry!!
I never thought of licking my nail! I usually use whatever my cleanest/least oily finger and softly buff it. I love the flower idea!! I'm super sensitive to caffeine! People don't realize it can make your sugar drop causing you to crave sweets and all that jazz too!
+YeOldeCatWench really?! I didn't know that either! I'm glad I'm off the stuff!
Hi! What brand and color to that pretty pink polish pls & ty💕
This is the perfect video for me, I always smudge my nails. As always great video Kelli ♡♡♡
I hope you find it helpful, Karmen :)
Kelli, great video! I ,too, am caffeine-free..but honestly the caffeine didn't start affecting me till I hit my 40's- how weird is that? I used to be able to drink sweet tea before bed, or even coffee...and had nooo problems sleeping. Not anymore. No biggie. oh! and I love that inner eye corner pop of blue!!
+Diana Leon ahh thanks Diana! It's crazy how much it affects me now. I had a half-caff coffee yesterday because the shop ran out of decaf and I literally could not sleep last night!
I always use a combination of my tongue, licked lip or licked finger. Works like a charm! I like the tips about using nail art or glitter ✨❣️
+seven23july haha I'm glad people are on board with the licking! You gotta try the glitter method :P
Yeah, so..... I can't bring myself to put a polished nail onto my tongue! But the other tips are FANTASTIC!!!! Thanks, Kelli!
+MomNMe Beauty LOL. That's a fair statement. I feel like Van Gogh when I lick my own nail, I suffer for my art 😂😂 I'm glad you enjoyed the other tips though!
omg! every time I watch your videos I cant stop smiling the whole time! and no, I cant believe you dont use any caffeine. You just go lol
+quitecute3 haha I'm so glad you enjoy them! And I know, I'm surprised at how wild I am without caffeine.
Thanks Kelli..super helpful, love you and the 101's
+Erin Casler thanks so much Erin, love ya too girl!!!
Omg u are so pretty!! I am watching ur nail polish 101 vids again and going crazy seeing ur make up and hair!!!!!😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍
Oh gosh you are so sweet thank you!!
The licking one is something that I do ALL THE FREAKING TIME! I thought I was such a weirdo for it since it's my go to way to fix it, but I'm glad to know I'm not the only one. xD
+Jar Full of Painkillers haha it's crazy but it works!
I do the lock my finger thing. Super helpful.
It's a great trick haaha
Hahaha I've done the licking finger thing, or trying to smooth out with finger and top coat. I like the glitter one! Thanks for the tip!
Glad you enjoyed the video!
OMG I How you do it?? I have an office job too and there is no way I could wake up
In the mornings without my caffeine... props to your girl!
+Desiree Garcia lol you're gonna hate me for this... but I don't leave for work until 9am :P
Kelli Marissa lucky 🍀
always ding my nails after I've applied nail polish. I take it off and start again. Can't wait to try these tips!
+MissCalaisBeauty it's so frustrating! I hope these help :)
sure is! ill let you know, when i decide to wear nail polish next.
Some of them i knew but 2 or 3 that i think will actually help! Thnx
Glad to help Vanessa!
WHAT IS THAT PINK GLITTER POLISH? Omg, it's so pretty! Also, I always use the lick tip--love these tips!
+Alexandra C haha! Glad you enjoyed! It's the pink glitter from the OPI Hello Kitty collection, but I forget the name!
Wow , I swear by the nail licking hack!!!
So good to know im not the only one!!!!
+Sabaa Ali Hafiz it's amazing!!!!
I am loving this nail polish 101 series...the smudge fix with the tongue is the one I use almost every time I do my nails...I am pretty clumsy...my fun fact I have to drink espresso every morning...I make it at home. Couldn't think about not having it...but I don't have all the awesome energy you do...bye❤️👋
+Alexandra Vicuna-Perry oh gosh if I had a coffee maker growing up I don't think I would have been able to stop at all! Especially for delicious drinks, I would never sleep!
I recently had to resubscribe because RUclips unsubbed me! I didn't even realize for a while because your videos were always in my recommended.
+Beth O'Toole wtf! RUclips drives me crazy sometimes :(
I have always done the lick technique!
Your makeup looks amazing on you today!!! It always looks good but that blue in your inner corner brings your eyes closer to the center and makes a fabulous focal point. You're so pretty! Anyways, thanks for these ideas! They're very helpful for nails on the go :)
Oh gosh thank you so much :)
Loving the nail polish 101s. I would like a video or just advice on how to keep cuticles and area around the nail looking nice.
+Ruby508707 I love that idea!
Kelli Marissa I did find an older video of yours on this topic and it was great!
I love the 101 series, it's so helpful love you😁❤️
Thanks Judith, love u too!!!! xoxoxo
I simply love love your hair like this. WoW that color!
U are so gorgeous & funny lol 😊❤ I have severe Ocd (seriously I've been diagnosed) & my nails are something I obsess about. I just purchased a polish thinner bc most of my polishes have thickened. Thanks for the tips 😁
Oh thank you Cindy! I can relate to that struggle. It's hard when you start to obsess/do compulsive actions over something that is meant to be a de-stressing hobby. I'm happy to offer any small relief with my content!
thank you for tips, don't ever hold back, your awesome 😎
+Carmen Fonseca thank YOU Carmen :) your support means the world to me!
What color pink are you using for this video? It's Awesome! My daughter and I love all of your videos!
Oh man I think it was from the new OPI California collection! I'm glad you enjoyed :)
Just discovered this channel and i love it!
+Chelsea F I'm so happy you're enjoying it so far, Chelsea :) :)
Thanks for the tips. Hugs from Brazil!
+drisalvia xoxoxo!!
This happens to me all the time, I usually take the nail polish off n redo again... Just learned a new way to fix it... Thx for the share..
+Doris Rosa hope this helps! :)
You are so pretty , love the hair
Hi Kelly, your videos are spot on. Loved this video. Seriously, I always mess up after doing my nails. Good tips on how to fix them. Happy Weekend. Look forward to your videos. Cheers
+Michelle Nidharia I'm so glad you found them helpful Michelle! 💜
Great tips Kelli.
What's name of the pink polish and the pink glitter?
So gorgeous together.
+♥ LadyRayden ♥ they're both from OPI, the pink is from the new California Dreaming collection and the glitter is from the Hello Kitty collection! :) I hope that helps haha I don't remember the names!
I have the hello kitty np i will get the opi one today. Thanks for letting me know :)
That is the literally cutest jacket I have ever seen, does anyone know where she got it??
i cant believe tip number 1 is actually a method. 😂😂😂 i thought that i was the only one who does that. it actually works guys. trust me
+Beviwa Phillips LOL it's an amazing trick!!
Lovely Hun. I have to admit that I do the Finger in the mouth too! Sounds so weird but works a treat. TFS 🙋🏻💕
+Manisha M. Haha it really is the best trick!